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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756,668.31, 1,135,168.52 and 224,231.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756,668.31, 1,135,168.52 and 224,231.01 is: 336,395.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756,668.31 : 1,135,168.52 = 224,231.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756,668.31/1,135,168.52 = 224,231.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756,668.31x = 1,135,168.52 × 224,231.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756,668.31x = 254,539,982,638.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,539,982,638.65/756,668.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,395.72

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